Welcome, Miller family!
What a terrific, classic, and strong last name you have. Picking a first name to go with should be a piece of cake.
Right?
Well, the only bad news about your last name is that there are SO many options that sound good with it, it can be tough to narrow them down.
Allow us to help.
Here are some of the best boy and girl first names that sound good with the last name Miller.
I’ve compiled these from baby name databases, parent discussion forums, and other sources, then whittled them down to the ones I personally think sound the best.
Hope it helps!
25+ Girl First Names That Go with Miller
Let’s mosy on into the list!
Did you know that a lot of these ideas are actual choices and runners-up of parents named Miller? (OK, a few are unique suggestions of my own. Hope you like them!)
- Adira Miller
- Daria Miller
- Elara Miller
- Eleni Miller
- Fleur Miller
- Gaia Miller
- Isadora Miller
- Jovana Miller
- Kaida Miller
- Liora Miller
- Maren Miller
- Petal Miller
- Rhea Miller
- Thalia Miller
- Tilda Miller
- Valencia Miller
- Vesper Miller
- Zora Miller
- Ava Miller
- Charlotte Miller
- Harper Miller
- Isla Miller
- Lily Miller
- Maya Miller
- Nora Miller
- Ruby Miller
- Scarlett Miller
- Zoe Miller
25+ Boy First Names That Go with Miller
- Alaric Miller
- Arlo Miller
- Caius Miller
- Cassius Miller
- Darian Miller
- Finlay Miller
- Gideon Miller
- Idris Miller
- Jett Miller
- Kael Miller
- Leif Miller
- Peregrine Miller
- Phoenix Miller
- Ronan Miller
- Soren Miller
- Theron Miller
- Torin Miller
- Vance Miller
- Zephyr Miller
- Benjamin Miller
- Ethan Miller
- Henry Miller
- Jackson Miller
- Liam Miller
- Noah Miller
- Owen Miller
- Samuel Miller
- William Miller
So many great choices to go with Miller, and I included lots of out-of-the-box ideas along with some more popular names. My favorite for a girl would have to be Charlotte Miller. For a boy, I love Jett Miller.
Meaning and Origin of the Last Name Miller
The surname Miller has its roots in both English and Scottish origins. Like so many occupation-based surnames, the name comes from the occupation of a miller, a person who operated a grain mill.
It’s primarily derived from the Old English word “mylenweard” which means “guardian of the mill”. The Scottish variation of the name comes from the Gaelic word “muilleoir” which means “miller”.
Some famous people with the last name Miller include Arthur Miller, the renowned American playwright; Glenn Miller, the famous American jazz musician; and Henry Miller, the American writer and painter.
Wrapping Up
Try visiting some discussion forums if you need more ideas. Babycenter, reddit, Nameberry, and more are great places for baby name research, and you can start your own brainstorm thread if you’re up for it!
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Hope this helps!